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Dissertation in Double Degree Programs

The second and final year of the Double Degree program is dedicated to the completion of the Master’s dissertation. A Master's dissertation must demonstrate that the student has not just acquired significant knowledge but is also able to apply it to address a theoretical or applied problem.

The dissertation should relate to the content of one or more courses of your CATÓLICA-LISBON Master's program. You are expected to write a dissertation in that area.

At CATÓLICA-LISBON Masters, there are several types of dissertation, namely Academic Research, Pedagogical Research and Industry Research, based on the intended impact and the primary audience of the research. More information can be found in the online document HERE.

Depending on your program, home, and host universities, some requirements and processes may vary. Therefore, this section intends to specify all obligations you have to follow under your Double Degree. Kindly read below the specificities of the partner school.

Double Degree Partner School

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Double Degree Incoming

Research Methodologies Workshop

Waived

Supervision

Advisor from Aix-Marseille

Cover Page Cover page link HERE
Abstract Portuguese and English – 250 words each
Format CATÓLICA-LISBON info HERE
Length Partner University Rules

Submission Deadlines*

1st deadline: May/June; 2nd deadline: September

Defense Deadlines

Deadline: October

 

Double Degree Outgoing

Research Methodologies Workshop

Waived

Supervision

Advisor from Aix-Marseille

Cover Page Cover page link HERE
Abstract Portuguese and English – 250 words each
Format CATÓLICA-LISBON info HERE
Length Partner University Rules

Submission Deadlines*

1st deadline: May/June; 2nd deadline: September

Defense Deadlines

Deadline: October

 

*If you submit your dissertation after the last deadline mentioned above, a late submission fee (€200 in AY 2023/2024) will be applied; from then onwards, late submission fees will be applied for each missed deadline (January, May, June/July, September). Detailed information about deadlines and defense periods can be found on our website.

 

 

Double Degree Incoming

Research Methodologies Workshop

Mandatory (February)

Supervision

Advisor from CATÓLICA-LISBON

Cover Page Cover page link HERE
Abstract Portuguese and English – 250 words each
Format CATÓLICA-LISBON info HERE
Length

CATÓLICA-LISBON Rules

Submission Deadlines*

1st deadline: June; 2nd deadline: September

Defense Deadlines

1st deadline: June/July; 2nd deadline: October

 

Double Degree Outgoing

Research Methodologies Workshop

Waived

Supervision

Advisor from Antai

Cover Page Cover page link HERE
Abstract Portuguese and English – 250 words each
Format CATÓLICA-LISBON info HERE

Length

Partner University Rules

Submission Deadlines*

1st deadline: May/June; 2nd deadline: September

Defense Deadlines

Deadline: October

 

* If you submit your dissertation after the last deadline mentioned above, a late submission fee (€200 in AY 2023/2024) will be applied; from then onwards, late submission fees will be applied for each missed deadline (January, May, June/July, September). Detailed information about deadlines and defense periods can be found on our website.

 

 

Double Degree Incoming

Research Methodologies Workshop

Waived

Supervision

Advisor from Aston Business School

Cover Page Cover page link HERE
Abstract Portuguese and English – 250 words each
Format CATÓLICA-LISBON info HERE

Length

Partner University Rules

Submission Deadlines*

1st deadline: May/June; 2nd deadline: September

Defense Deadlines

1st deadline: June/July; 2nd deadline: October

 

 

Double Degree Outgoing

Research Methodologies Workshop

Mandatory  (May/June)

Supervision

Advisor from Aston Business School

Cover Page Cover page link HERE
Abstract Portuguese and English – 250 words each
Format CATÓLICA-LISBON info HERE

Length

Partner University Rules

Submission Deadlines*

Deadline: September

Defense Deadlines

Deadline: October

 

* If you submit your dissertation after the last deadline mentioned above, a late submission fee (€200 in AY 2023/2024) will be applied; from then onwards, late submission fees will be applied for each missed deadline (January, May, June/July, September). Detailed information about deadlines and defense periods can be found on our website.

 

 

Double Degree Incoming

Research Methodologies Workshop

Mandatory (February)

Supervision

Advisor from CATÓLICA-LISBON

Cover Page Cover page link HERE
Abstract Portuguese and English – 250 words each
Format CATÓLICA-LISBON info HERE

Length

CATÓLICA-LISBON Rules

Submission Deadlines*

1st deadline: May/June; 2nd deadline: September

Defense Deadlines

1st deadline: June/July; 2nd deadline: October

 

Double Degree Outgoing

Research Methodologies Workshop

Mandatory (May/June)

Supervision

Advisor from BI

Cover Page Cover page link HERE
Abstract Portuguese and English – 250 words each
Format CATÓLICA-LISBON info HERE

Length

Partner University Rules

Submission Deadlines*

Deadline: September

Defense Deadlines

Deadline: October

 

*If you submit your dissertation after the last deadline mentioned above, a late submission fee (€200 in AY 2023/2024) will be applied; from then onwards, late submission fees will be applied for each missed deadline (January, May, June/July, and September). Detailed information about deadlines and defense periods can be found on our website.

 

 

Double Degree Incoming

Research Methodologies Workshop

Mandatory (February)

Supervision

Advisor from CATÓLICA-LISBON + Co-advisor from Bocconi

Cover Page Cover page link HERE
Abstract Portuguese and English – 250 words each
Format CATÓLICA-LISBON info HERE

Length

Partner University Rules

Submission Deadlines*

1st deadline: May/June 2nd deadline: September

Defense Deadlines

1st deadline: June/July;  2nd deadline: October

 

Double Degree Outgoing

Research Methodologies Workshop

Mandatory (May/June)

Supervision

Advisor from Bocconi

Cover Page Cover page link HERE
Abstract Portuguese and English – 250 words each
Format CATÓLICA-LISBON info HERE

Length

Partner University Rules

Submission Deadlines*

1st deadline: May/June | 2nd deadline: September

Defense Deadlines

Deadline: October

 

* *If you submit your dissertation after the last deadline mentioned above, a late submission fee (€200 in AY 2023/2024) will be applied; from then onwards, late submission fees will be applied for each missed deadline (January, May, June/July, September). Detailed information about deadlines and defense periods can be found on our website.

 

 

Double Degree Incoming

Research Methodologies Workshop

Mandatory (February)

Supervision

Advisor from CATÓLICA-LISBON

Cover Page Cover page link HERE
Abstract Portuguese and English – 250 words each
Format CATÓLICA-LISBON info HERE

Length

CATÓLICA-LISBON Rules

Submission Deadlines*

1st deadline: May/June | 2nd deadline: September

Defense Deadlines

1st deadline: June/July; 2nd deadline: October

 

Double Degree Outgoing

Research Methodologies Workshop

Waived

Supervision

Advisor from ESCP

Cover Page Cover page link HERE
Abstract Portuguese and English – 250 words each
Format CATÓLICA-LISBON info HERE

Length

Partner University Rules

Submission Deadlines*

1st deadline: May/June | 2nd deadline: September

Defense Deadlines

1st deadline: June/July; 2nd deadline: October

 

*If you submit your dissertation after the last deadline mentioned above, a late submission fee (€200 in AY 2023/2024) will be applied; from then onwards, late submission fees will be applied for each missed deadline (January, May, June/July, September). Detailed information about deadlines and defense periods can be found on our website.

 

 

Double Degree Incoming

Research Methodologies Workshop

Mandatory for students who have not taken the course Research Methodologies at FGV in their 1st year

Supervision

Advisor from FGV

Cover Page Cover page link HERE
Abstract Portuguese and English – 250 words each
Format CATÓLICA-LISBON info HERE

Length

Partner University Rules

Submission Deadlines*

Deadline: January

Defense Deadlines

Deadline: January/February

 

 

Double Degree Outgoing

Research Methodologies Workshop

Mandatory (May/June)

Supervision

Advisor from FGV

Cover Page Cover page link HERE
Abstract Portuguese and English – 250 words each
Format CATÓLICA-LISBON info HERE

Length

Partner University Rules

Submission Deadlines*

Deadline: May/June

Defense Deadlines

Deadline: June/July

 

* If you submit your dissertation after the last deadline mentioned above, a late submission fee (€200 in AY 2023/2024) will be applied; from then onwards, late submission fees will be applied for each missed deadline (January, May, June/July, September). Detailed information about deadlines and defense periods can be found on our website.

 

 

Double Degree Incoming

Research Methodologies Workshop

Mandatory (February)

Supervision

Advisor from CATÓLICA-LISBON

Cover Page Cover page link HERE
Abstract Portuguese and English – 250 words each
Format CATÓLICA-LISBON info HERE

Length

CATÓLICA-LISBON Rules

Submission Deadlines*

1st deadline: June | 2nd deadline: September

Defense Deadlines

1st deadline: June/July; 2nd deadline: October

 

* If you submit your dissertation after the last deadline mentioned above, a late submission fee (€200 in AY 2023/2024) will be applied; from then onwards, late submission fees will be applied for each missed deadline (January, May, June/July, September). Detailed information about deadlines and defense periods can be found on our website.

 

 

Double Degree Incoming

Research Methodologies Workshop

Waived

Supervision

Advisor from Kozminski

Cover Page Cover page link HERE
Abstract Portuguese and English – 250 words each
Format CATÓLICA-LISBON info HERE

Length

Partner University Rules

Submission Deadlines*

1st deadline: June | 2nd deadline: September

Defense Deadlines

1st deadline: June/July; 2nd deadline: October

 

Double Degree Outgoing

Research Methodologies Workshop

Waived

Supervision

Advisor from Kozminski

Cover Page Cover page link HERE
Abstract Portuguese and English – 250 words each
Format CATÓLICA-LISBON info HERE

Length

Partner University Rules

Submission Deadlines*

Deadline: September

Defense Deadlines

Deadline: October

 

* If you submit your dissertation after the last deadline mentioned above, a late submission fee (€200 in AY 2023/2024) will be applied; from then onwards, late submission fees will be applied for each missed deadline (January, May, June/July, September). Detailed information about deadlines and defense periods can be found on our website.

 

 

Joint Degree Incoming

Research Methodologies Workshop

Waived

Supervision

Advisor from UCLovain

Length

Partner University Rules

Submission Deadlines*

Deadlines to be announced by UCLouvain

 

Joint Degree Outgoing

Research Methodologies Workshop

Waived

Supervision

Advisor from UCLovain

Length

Partner University Rules

Submission Deadlines*

Deadlines to be announced by UCLouvain

 

 

Double Degree Incoming

Research Methodologies Workshop

Mandatory (February)

Supervision

Advisor from CATÓLICA-LISBON

Cover Page Cover page link HERE
Abstract Portuguese and English – 250 words each
Format CATÓLICA-LISBON info HERE

Length

CATÓLICA-LISBON Rules

Submission Deadlines*

1st deadline: June | 2nd deadline: September

Defense Deadlines

1st deadline: June/July; 2nd deadline: October

 

Double Degree Outgoing

Research Methodologies Workshop

Mandatory (May/June)

Supervision

Advisor from CATÓLICA-LISBON

Cover Page Cover page link HERE
Abstract Portuguese and English – 250 words each
Format CATÓLICA-LISBON info HERE

Length

CATÓLICA-LISBON Rules

Submission Deadlines*

1st deadline: June | 2nd deadline: September

Defense Deadlines

1st deadline: June/July; 2nd deadline: October

 

* If you submit your dissertation after the last deadline mentioned above, a late submission fee (€200 in AY 2023/2024) will be applied; from then onwards, late submission fees will be applied for each missed deadline (January, May, June/July, September). Detailed information about deadlines and defense periods can be found on our website.

 

 

Double Degree Incoming

Research Methodologies Workshop

Mandatory (February)

Supervision

Advisor from CATÓLICA-LISBON

Cover Page Cover page link HERE
Abstract Portuguese and English – 250 words each
Format CATÓLICA-LISBON info HERE

Length

CATÓLICA-LISBON Rules

Submission Deadlines*

1st deadline: June | 2nd deadline: September

Defense Deadlines

1st deadline: June/July; 2nd deadline: October

 

Double Degree Outgoing

Research Methodologies Workshop

Mandatory (May/June)

Supervision

Advisor from UNINA

Cover Page Cover page link HERE
Abstract Portuguese and English – 250 words each
Format CATÓLICA-LISBON info HERE

Length

Partner University Rules

Submission Deadlines*

1st deadline: June | 2nd deadline: September

Defense Deadlines

1st deadline: June/July; 2nd deadline: October

 

* If you submit your dissertation after the last deadline mentioned above, a late submission fee (€200 in AY 2023/2024) will be applied; from then onwards, late submission fees will be applied for each missed deadline (January, May, June/July, September). Detailed information about deadlines and defense periods can be found on our website.

 

 

Double Degree Incoming

Research Methodologies Workshop

Mandatory (February)

Supervision

Advisor from CATÓLICA-LISBON

Cover Page Cover page link HERE
Abstract Portuguese and English – 250 words each
Format CATÓLICA-LISBON info HERE

Length

CATÓLICA-LISBON Rules

Submission Deadlines*

1st deadline: June | 2nd deadline: September

Defense Deadlines

1st deadline: June/July; 2nd deadline: October

 

Double Degree Outgoing

Research Methodologies Workshop

Mandatory (May/June)

Supervision

Advisor from CATÓLICA-LISBON

Cover Page Cover page link HERE
Abstract Portuguese and English – 250 words each
Format CATÓLICA-LISBON info HERE

Length

CATÓLICA-LISBON Rules

Submission Deadlines*

1st deadline: June | 2nd deadline: September

Defense Deadlines

1st deadline: June/July; 2nd deadline: October

 

*If you submit your dissertation after the last deadline mentioned above, a late submission fee (€200 in AY 2023/2024) will be applied; from then onwards, late submission fees will be applied for each missed deadline (January, May, June/July, September). Detailed information about deadlines and defense periods can be found on our website.

 

 

Double Degree Incoming

Research Methodologies Workshop

Mandatory (February)

Supervision

Advisor from CATÓLICA-LISBON

Cover Page Cover page link HERE
Abstract Portuguese and English – 250 words each
Format CATÓLICA-LISBON info HERE

Length

40 pages minimum

Submission Deadlines*

1st deadline: June | 2nd deadline: September

Defense Deadlines

1st deadline: June/July; 2nd deadline: October

 

Double Degree Outgoing

Research Methodologies Workshop

Waived

Supervision

Advisor from WU

Cover Page Cover page link HERE
Abstract Portuguese and English – 250 words each
Format CATÓLICA-LISBON info HERE

Length

60 pages minimum

Submission Deadlines*

Deadline: September

Defense Deadlines

Deadline: October

 

* If you submit your dissertation after the last deadline mentioned above, a late submission fee (€200 in AY 2023/2024) will be applied; from then onwards, late submission fees will be applied for each missed deadline (January, May, June/July, September). Detailed information about deadlines and defense periods can be found on our website.

 

Dissertation Fees

Annual Enrolment fee

As part of the procedure of Universidade Católica Portuguesa (and as in previous years), all students are required to pay an annual enrollment fee in order to be actively enrolled in the University. The fee for 2023/2024 corresponds to a total of 410€ and it is subject to yearly updates (around 10-20€). The deadline for settling the fee is on November 30th of each year.

Double Degree students pay the annual registration fee for their year at the University. If they defend until October they don’t pay a new annual registration fee. If they defend after October, they will be charged a new annual enrollment fee.

Dissertation defense periods and late penalty fees

 According to Portuguese law, students pursuing a Double Degree are obligated to defend their dissertation at CATÓLICA-LISBON. CATÓLICA-LISBON provides two designated periods for dissertation defense during the program’s 2nd semester:

  • June/July: In this period, the dissertation submission occurs in May/June, and the dissertation defense is scheduled for June/July.
  • September/October: In this period, the dissertation submission occurs in September, and the dissertation defense is scheduled for October.

The dissertation periods defined for each partner school align with the deadlines and procedures of that partner school. Students who adhere to one of these periods will not incur any additional charges. However, if students fail to meet the last deadline mentioned above, a late submission fee (€200 in AY 2023/2024) will be applied; from September/October onwards, late submission fees will be applied for each missed deadline (January, May, June/July, and September/October). Additionally, an annual enrollment fee for the next academic year will apply (410€ for AY 2023/2024).

 Example:

  • Missed June/July: no late submission fee applicable nor annual enrollment fee.
  • Missed September/October: late submission fee applicable (200€) + annual enrollment fee (currently 410€)
  • Missed January: late submission fee from September/October (200€) + late submission fee from January (200€) + annual enrollment fee (410€)
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